The African Union Research Grants programme is financed through the Financing Agreement between the European Commission and the African Union Commission DCI-PANAF/2015/307-078) under the Pan-African Programme (PanAf), based on Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 establishing a
financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) for the period 2014-2020.
The programme is an innovative way to deploy and to improve science and technology research so that it contributes to Africa’s poverty reduction, economic growth and social development efforts.
The programme responds to the implementation of Africa’s Science Technology and Innovation Strategy -2024 (STISA-2024) priority one and the EU-Africa Research and Innovation Partnership focusing on food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture.
The Specific objective of this Call for Proposals is to award grants to finance research projects that aim to Eradicate Hunger and Ensure Food and nutrition security. It is highly envisaged that the deployment and the improvement of science and technology research in this challenging area will effectively contribute to Africa’s poverty reduction strategies, economic growth and social development efforts.
2.1 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
There are three sets of eligibility criteria, relating to:
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Administrative Assistant at Christ Treasure Centre (CTC)
Credit Control Manager at Chemical and Allied Products Plc
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Diploma Engineer Internship Program at Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited (IEFCL)
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State Business Manager at Airtel Nigeria
Inventory Manager at a Reputable Agricultural Company
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Regional Security Manager - Northeast Region at Airtel Nigeria